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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,043 and 17,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,043 and 17,211 is: 36,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043 : 17,211 = 17,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043/17,211 = 17,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043x = 17,211 × 17,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043x = 296,218,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,218,521/8,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,829.36

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